THEINDIANPANORAMA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2017 www.theindianpanorama.com VOL 11 ISSUE 7 ● NEW YORK ● FEB 17 - 23, 2017 ● ENQUIRIES: 646-247-9458 ● PRICE 40 CENTS Sasikala's new identity: Qaidi Modi's war on civil KAREENA KAPOOR Number 9234 in Bengaluru society; Minority NGOs I WANT PEOPLE TO Central Prison 9 are specially targeted 18 ACCEPT ME IN 8 EVERY PHASE Car blast kills 51 in Iraq, Trump rails at media for its reporting, repeating scores wounded Islamic State claims responsibility umpteenth time CNN is ‘fake media’ The leaks are real. But the news about them is fake. The White House is a fine-tuned machine. Russia is a ruse. WASHINGTON (TIP) t was a 90 minute show of bravado by a super performer. Trump bullied reporters, dismissed Ifacts and then cracked a few caustic jokes - a combination that once made the candidate irresistible cable TV fodder. Now in office, he went even further, The blast site blaming the media for all but sinking his not-yet- launched attempt to "make a deal" with Moscow. BAGHDAD (TIP): A car packed with For its stunning moments and memorable one- explosives blew up on Thursday,February 16, in liners, Donald Trump's first solo news conference as southern Baghdad, killing at least 51 people and president has no rivals in recent memory. For all the wounding 55, security and medical sources trappings of the White House and traditions of the said, in the deadliest such attack in Iraq this forum, his performance was one of a swaggering, year, says a Reuters report. Islamic State, which blustery campaigner, armed with grievances and is on the defensive after losing control of primed to unload on his favorite targets. eastern Mosul to a US-backed Iraqi military contd on page 32 contd on page 32 Vikas Swarup is India's Sasikala's pick Palaniswami takes over as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister A long-time confidante of former AIADMK supremo and chief minister J new envoy to Canada Jayalalithaa, Sasikala's hopes to become the CM were dashed when the Supreme Court sent her to prison for four years in a two-decade-old corruption case, prompting her to name Palaniswami as her successor and brought two nephews into the party who were expelled by Jayalalithaa. CHENNAI (TIP): The political potboiler in oath of office to the chief minister and his 30- Tamil Nadu ended on February 16 with the member council at a function in which Sasikala's swearing-in of jailed AIADMK general secretary family members took the front row, leaving no VK Sasikala's proxy, Edappadi K Palaniswami, as room for guesswork as to where the party leaders Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi the chief minister. draw their strength from. The governor invited Vikas Swarup who has been MEA spokesman K Palaniswami after taking the oath Palaniswami retained almost all the ministers Palaniswami to form the government after he since 2015 is now heading to Canada as India's of secrecy administered by in the O Panneerselvam government, barring the presented a list of 124 AIADMK lawmakers envoy Photo courtesy PTI governor Vidyasagar Rao during ousted chief minister as well as education supporting him. The new chief minister will have NEW DELHI (TIP): The Ministry of External the swearing-in ceremony at Raj minister MF Pandiarajan who have rebelled to take a floor test in the assembly in a fortnight Affairs is all set to get a new public face with its Bhavan in Chennai on February 16. against Sasikala. to prove that he enjoys support of the majority of Photo courtesy PTI current spokesperson Vikas Swarup headed to Governor C Vidyasagar Rao administered the legislators. contd on Page 32 Canada as the High Commissioner. Gopal Baglay, Joint Secretary in charge of Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan Division in the US, Russia agree to ministry, is likely to succeed Swarup. Baglay earlier served as Deputy High Commissioner in boost military talks Pakistan and as Director in MEA's External WASHINGTON (TIP): The US and Publicity Division. Russian militaries agreed to "enhance Swarup, a 1986-batch Indian Foreign Service communications" after a meeting officer, had replaced Syed Akbaruddin as the between their top commanders in MEA spokesperson in 2015. He shot to fame when Azerbaijan today (February16), the his novel Q&A was made into a Hollywood Pentagon said. Chairman of the US Joint movie, 'Slumdog Millionaire', which won eight Chiefs of Staff Joe Dunford and his Oscars. He is expected to take up his new Russian counterpart Valery Gerasimov assignment shortly. contd on page 32 104-02, 120th Street, S. Richmond Hill, NY 11419 THEINDIANPANORAMA 2 NEW YORK FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2017 Making an Environmental Impact through Fashion: Premal Badiani showcases clothes made from wood pulp NEW YORK CITY (TIP) he strongly believes that every individual has a social responsibility Sand they can make an impact in the society in any field they belong to. And India-born US-based designer Premal Badiani is trying to make global awareness on the human impact on environment through fashion. On February 15Premal Badiani's "Root Cause" collection - clothes made from wood pulp - was showcased at the Indian Consulate in New York City. Indiaspopup.com, a premier online destination for luxury designer wear which promotes talented Indian designers by showcasing their work on an international level organized the event. "We are very proud of the craftsmanship Premal Badiani's "Root Cause" collection - and creativity of our Indian Designers and clothes made from wood pulp - was showcased at the Indian Consulate in New hope to make a major dent in the global Premal Badiani poses with Consul General Riva Ganguly Das York City Photos/ Jay Mandal on assignment fashion market," said Dr. Shweta Reddy, fashion as a lifestyle choice. Being eco- hands with NGO Hearts@Work foundation Founder of Indiaspopup.com. friendly is a lifetime choice. I want to led by the successful entrepreneur Viral S. stressed on the need of Indian Branding. Premal in her speech explained why she promote 360 degree sustainability through Desai who has been persistently making "Indian designers are doing extremely well. named her collection 'Root Cause.' "It has two fashion globally. It's a small initiative but I tremendous efforts with his various But we need to do a little more to promote reasons. First, I am proud of my Indian am trying to make a difference in the initiatives in the field of environmental our(Indian) fabric. There is an issue with the heritage. So, it ties me back to my roots. industry I belong to." awareness to bring in the 360-degree branding. With every brand, association Second, it's part of green initiative. The Badiani said that by using eco-friendly sustainability in the society. The brand is with India is needed", she said. inspiration behind this collection is to bring fabric, extracted from the outer bark of a also associated itself with the 'Clean India, The event was held at the consulate as part awareness of the human impact on the special palm tree in South India without Green India' initiative. of the New York Fashion week and helped environment and to promote social harming the tree, she is eyeing to promote Consul General Ambassador Riva open an avenue for an entire community of responsibility by adopting sustainable plantation of more trees. She has also joined Ganguly Das in her welcome address Indian Textile makers. Mac Duggal makes an emphatic statement with his designs at ITV Gold hosts appreciation event for New York Fashion Week 'Insight Tonight with Ashok Vyas' NEW YORK (TIP): Starting with designer NEW YORK (TIP) Mac Duggal, sought n afternoon of appreciation was after for his pageant organized here to mark three and prom dress line, it Ayears of 'Insight Tonight with was his first showing Ashok Vyas' and celebrate four decades at NYFW Feb. 11, of the popular Indian channel ITV Gold. featuring glamorous, The luncheon event at Heritage of India gorgeous gowns with in Queens dwelled on intellectually bling and an eye- stimulating themes for the select popping wow factor, audience with the help of speakers as noted PRNewswire. well as a satirical play performed by the In addition to the NJ based theater group named 'Prayaas'. expected gowns with 'Insight Tonight with Ashok Vyas' is a lots of shimmer and unique, interactive live show with panel bejeweled discussions on contemporary social, adornments, there political, cultural and philosophical was the unexpected. issues every Monday and Tuesday on This collection from ITV Gold. Mac Duggal featured The event emceed by Ashok Vyas floor-length capes, began auspiciously with Vedic mantras unconventional chanted by Shastri Jagdish Tripathi. slacks, shorts and even body suits. CEO of ITV Gold Deepak Viswanath An Indian American designer who resides in Chicago, thanked all program hosts and program Mac Duggal's enthusiasm for women's couture fashion began producers of his channel. Seen in the picture, from L to R: Dr. Hetal Gor, George Maragos, Michael Phulwani, with the merging of the vibrant designs of his homeland's Author and motivational speaker Mrs. Sathya Viswanath, Ashok Vyas royal history and opulent traditions with a sophisticated and Sunil Robert Vuppula spoke on the Dhana Shri, Dhananjay, Himanshu Joshi also mentioned Ashok's skill of asking contemporary design aesthetic. 'Importance of dialogue' and and Deepak received generous applause pointed questions in polite but firm Arriving in the United States in 1983 at the age of 23, emphasized the need to be open to listen from the audience. manner. He also urged Indian Duggal began his road to success with his first collection, to others.